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Spaghetti With Sauce

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This is the best tasting spaghetti sauce I've come across so far. I adapted it from the Discovery Health network's show "Healthy Decadence". The host is Devin Alexander and this is her grandmother's recipe, although I did not like the... MORE»

Recipe #281613

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Chili Powder

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The is adapted from Alton Brown's recipe. MORE»

Recipe #258309

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Chocolate Mousse Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

This is the best version of vegan (tofu) chocolate pie I've ever had, and I've had many. It also can be eaten as a mousse without the pie crust. MORE»

Recipe #233711

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Macaroni and Cheesy Sauce

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This is a vegan version of Macaroni and Cheese adapted from the book, Breaking The Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D. I prefer it over low-fat versions of real Macaroni and Cheese. I make several batches of the dry ingredients in baggies to... MORE»

Recipe #233712

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Chocolate Bonbons

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Adapted from the recipe in Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally by Neal Barnard, M.D., founder of the Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm.org). It's a great... MORE»

Recipe #171685

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Chicken Cacciatore

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This recipe is adapted from the Big Freeze episode of Healthy Appetite on the Food Network. I made the full batch and froze half. MORE»

Recipe #171680

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Burritos, Black Bean

(2 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

Since beans and rice together make a complete protein (http://www.vegez.com/shopper/beans.asp), this recipe is great for breakfast. It make a lot and is good to have on hand for ready-made meals from the refrigerator or freezer. It is adapted... MORE»

Recipe #165892

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Burritos, Red Bean

(1 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

I'm always looking for tasty ways to get those healthful beans in my diet since I'm not exactly a big fan of them. This recipe was adapted from Breaking the Food Seduction : The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them... MORE»

Recipe #165683

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Muesli

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This is a breakfast dish you make the night before and add an apple to in the morning. I adapted it from Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally by Neal Barnard, M.D., founder of... MORE»

Recipe #165356

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Punch, Cranberry (Yummy, Not Healthy)

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I made this for a party in my pre-healthy eating days. I thought I'd hang onto it for possible future party use, but convert it to be a little more healthful than it was. MORE»

Recipe #165130

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Punch, Sangria (Yummy, Not Healthy)

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I made this once for a party in my pre-eating healthy days. I liked it enough to hang onto it for possible future party use. MORE»

Recipe #165127

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Garlic, Lemon, Honey "tea"

(2 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

This cough-inhibiting concoction may help with easing of cold symptoms. Garlic inhibits cough and cold microbes and is an effective decongestant. Honey are considered by many to be a respiratory tonic, improving breathing, and is also known to... MORE»

Recipe #165123

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Carob "cocoa", Hot

(2 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

Since the taste of chocolate triggers the release of opiates in the brain, causing release of dopamine, some people choose to avoid it. This recipe is adapted from the one in Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food... MORE»

Recipe #165121

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Cherry Herring (Yummy, Not Healthy)

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My mother used to make this and it looked interesting. Make it in the spring when the cherries are ripe and serve it the following winter. MORE»

Recipe #165118

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Spinach Puff (Yummy, Not Healthy)

(1 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

This recipe is from my pre-eating healthy days. I remember it being so yummy, however, that I wasn't willing to throw it away. I might make it for a potluck someday, just to get another taste of it. MORE»

Recipe #165117

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Bread, No-Knead Brown

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This bread is very easy to make since you just stir and bake. It is especially tasty toasted. I adapted it from The Peaceful Palate, a vegan cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #163809

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Zucchini, Roasted

(2 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Salt Free Seasoning surely is magic! http://shop.chefpaul.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=76 MORE»

Recipe #163808

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Veggie Wash

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I'd heard that Grapefruit Seed Extract was very effective for cleaning produce (http://www.pureliquidgold.com/), so I set out to find a Veggie Wash recipe to refill my expensive store-bought bottle. I found this one at www.veganforum.com. MORE»

Recipe #163807

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Baked Beans, Easy

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Not a bad way to get those healthful beans in since the optimal diet calls for eating them daily. I adapted the recipe from Breaking The Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings---And 7 Steps to End Them Naturally by Neal Barnard,... MORE»

Recipe #163804

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Breakfast Bars

(3 reviews) Posted by Netgirl's Healthy Cookbook  

This recipe is great for traveling. I adapted it from a Mayo Clinic recipe. I have been substituting other dried fruits for the raisins to increase variety. I've also substituted chocolate chips, which melt and make the entire bar chocolatey.... MORE»

Recipe #162727

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